All The Right Noises
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On a seemingly ordinary summer day, timid Alice Gardner crosses paths with Kai Anderson, a notorious figure in their small town. As serendipitous encounters bring them together, they find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other, driven by a mutual desire to inspire one another to truly live. But beneath the surface, haunting secrets and scars threaten to shatter their budding connection. Can they escape their traumatic pasts for a chance at something more?
Follow the story of a rebellious boy determined to show a reserved girl that life offers more than just good grades and ordinary spicy ramen.
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[16+] The story starts off lightly but will later delve into profanities, religious themes, drinking, suicide, mental illness, trauma, mentions of rape and abuse, and other heavy themes. If you are easily offended by any of the aforementioned topics or if they are potential triggers for you, please consider refraining from reading this story, or proceed at your own risk.
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